rebel

³re·bel

verb \ri-ˈbel\

re·belledre·bel·ling

Definition of REBEL

intransitive verb

1

a : to oppose or disobey one in authority or control b : to renounce and resist by force the authority of one's government

2

a : to act in or show opposition or disobedience <rebelled against the conventions of polite society> b : to feel or exhibit anger or revulsion <rebelled at the injustice of life>

Examples of REBEL

1. When the government imposed more taxes, the people rebelled.
2. The protesters are rebelling against the new tax law.
3. Children often rebel against their parents.
4. He rebeled against the social conventions of his time.

First Known Use of REBEL

14th century

Related to REBEL

Synonyms: mutiny, revolt, kick over the traces

Related Words: defy, disobey, mock; revolutionize; buck, combat, contest, fight, oppose, resist, withstand

Near Antonyms: comply (with), follow, mind, obey, submit; attend, serve

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